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L999 HUL

2005 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,293 mi
Last recorded130,293 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 HUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse light

Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,614 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 96,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 96,335 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,716 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,266 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,040 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,453 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,183 miles

engine oil leak o/s front suspension cover in oil

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,430 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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L999 HUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L999 HUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L999 HUL is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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